Real Madrid bus window smashed on way to Liverpool match

A view of the Real Madrid team bus showing damage to a window before the UEFA Champions League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Wednesday April 14, 2021. See PA story SOCCER Liverpool. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

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A window on Real Madrid's team bus was smashed as the vehicle made its way to Anfield for the club's Champions League match Wednesday against Liverpool.

It's believed someone in a crowd of Liverpool fans who gathered outside the stadium threw an object at the bus, according to The Associated Press. Stewards were seen sweeping up the broken glass.

VIDEO: Real Madrid bus window smashed on way into Anfield for #UCL quarterfinal against Liverpool
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"We condemn unequivocally the actions that led to Real Madrid's team bus being damaged during its arrival to Anfield this evening," Liverpool said in a statement, per Neil Jones of Goal. "It is totally unacceptable and shameful behaviour of a few individuals."

Fans weren't permitted inside Anfield for the match due to coronavirus restrictions.

Wednesday's contest ultimately finished goalless, with Real Madrid eliminating Liverpool thanks to a 3-1 victory on aggregate.